Calculate the perimeter of rectangles in centimetres and metres

In this lesson, we will learn to convert between metres and centimetres and then use this knowledge to calculate perimeter.

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Quiz:

Calculate the perimeter of rectangles in centimetres and metres.

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Q1.How many centimetres are equivalent to 3 metres?

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Q2.One side of a square measures 3.2 metres. What is the perimeter in centimetres?

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Q3.If one side of a square measures 10mm, what will it's perimeter be? *

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Q4.What is the perimeter of the rectangle below in centimetres?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Calculate the perimeter of rectangles in centimetres and metres.

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.How many centimetres are equivalent to 3 metres?

1/4

Q2.One side of a square measures 3.2 metres. What is the perimeter in centimetres?

2/4

Q3.If one side of a square measures 10mm, what will it's perimeter be? *

3/4

Q4.What is the perimeter of the rectangle below in centimetres?

4/4

Lesson summary: Calculate the perimeter of rectangles in centimetres and metres

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